In this particular recipe, we use raw pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, unsweetened dried or desiccated coconut, unsweetened dried cranberries, and sesame and flax seeds. But you can tailor the add-ins to suit your personal taste.

All the ingredients are bound together by a mixture of butter, honey, and a little brown sugar. The muesli bars can be kept in an airtight container for at least 1 week -- if they haven't already been eaten, of course!

How to Make It

Grease and line a 9-inch (22-cm) square baking pan tin with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large skillet over low to medium heat, toast the rolled oats, unsweetened dried (desiccated) coconut, wheat germ, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until golden. Be careful not to burn the mixture. Transfer to a metal bowl. Set aside to cool.

When the mixture is cool, stir in unsweetened dried cranberries and flax seeds.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the butter, honey, and packed brown sugar. Stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar has dissolved.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Add hot butter mixture to dry ingredients. Stir well until combined.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a large metal spoon to press the mixture down firmly and evenly.

Allow to cool and then cut into 8 pieces.

The bars can be stored in a foil-lined airtight container for up to 1 week.

Free-Form Muesli

If you like your muesli loose to be sprinkled on yogurt or eaten with milk as a cereal, don't press the mixture into a baking pan. The loose mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Here are more tips for making muesli the way you like it.

Toasted Muesli Recipe: This breakfast treat can be made in large batches. In this recipe, the oats, nuts, and seeds are toasted in the oven instead of a skillet, but either method works just fine.

Honey Nut Toasted Muesli Recipe: Start the day with a mix of lightly toasted honey nut muesli. Just top with a dollop of natural yogurt, low-fat milk and your favorite berries for a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

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